Sharon D. Morrison

Dr. Morrison is an Associate Professor and currently, the Director of the Undergraduate Program. She received a BS in Biology (Barry University), an MSPH in Parasitology and Laboratory Practice (UNC-Chapel Hill), an MSHE in Health Education (University of Florida), and a PhD in Health Behavior /Health Education (University of Florida). Dr. Morrison´s research interests include social aspects of HIV disparities among subcultures of women, particularly women in the African Diaspora. She is examining the role of social capital in HIV risk, transmission awareness and prevention among US African and Latina immigrant women, and young women and girls in the rural Caribbean. She is also interested in the use of media and performing arts for HIV outreach and prevention intervention in South Africa. Dr. Morrison also conducts research related to immigrant and refugee health and welfare. She is conducting research related to cultural adaptation and health outcomes of new and recent immigrants in the US. She is involved in designing and implementing culturally appropriate interventions for limited English proficient (LEP) immigrant individuals and families. Dr. Morrison has taught courses in our BS and MPH programs, including Disease Processes, International /Global Health, and Immigrant and Refugee Health.
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